Give your opinion: Garlic or no Garlic?

[happy duck]

So I have see tons of people say to use garlic, but some say no. I want to see what the community says. Share threads/articles(from any sight) to back up yall opinions! Can't wait to see what you guys say!

 

[Kiki]

Using garlic for what purpose?



eta...https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/21248333

 

[casportpony]

Using garlic for what purpose?

https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/garlic.1277039/page-2#post-20555951

 

[Kiki]

I added a link to my above post.

 

[WannaBeHillBilly]

I assume that garlic is good for ducks in the same way as it is beneficial for us humans. It is a mild natural antibiotic, lowers blood sugar and contains a ton of antioxidants. I gave Limpy duck one garlic capsule per day while he was really miserable.
However, it seems that there are ducks that, like some humans, cannot stand the smell. My duckies reject even mealworms with garlic!
And yes, fresh garlic keeps away those pesky vampires.

 

[casportpony]

I assume that garlic is good for ducks in the same way as it is beneficial for us humans. It is a mild natural antibiotic, lowers blood sugar and contains a ton of antioxidants. I gave Limpy duck one garlic capsule per day while he was really miserable.
However, it seems that there are ducks that, like some humans, cannot stand the smell. My duckies reject even mealworms with garlic!
And yes, fresh garlic keeps away those pesky vampires.

You you what assume means, lol.

Margaret A. Wissman, D.V.M., D.A.B.V.P. wrote this regarding onions, leeks, garlic, and chives:

"Allicin, which gives garlic its odor, is also a strong oxidant. In rare cases, this chemical can be dangerous and can cause Heinz body hemolytic anemia, as well."

"Although I have not seen any scientific studies performed on any avian species, there is the chance that disulfides could also cause this Heinz body hemolytic anemia in birds. For that reason, I feel that is unnecessary and potentially dangerous to feed onions, leeks, garlic or chives, as they don't contain any nutrients that are vital for the health of our pet bird. Why take the risk?"

Source:
http://www.exoticpetvet.net/avian/onions.html

 

[Ms Biddy]

Garlic for what? I blend it with the veggie bowls I make my hens, along with cayenne and other herbs. I just consider it an occasional tonic and possible immune booster...a healthy treat. But not a treatment for anything.

 

[WannaBeHillBilly]

Aside from garlic, my ducks hate basil, but they like parsley and cilantro. And they love peppermint! Green onions were trampled and chives make a good bed...

 

[happy duck]

Using garlic for what purpose?



eta...https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/21248333

Yeah...kinda forgot to say that: mainly what do you think of garlic for all around? Would you give it to your birds? etc?

 

[chickens really]

Hmmm...Too much hype put onto Birds and a lot of unneeded things given. No, don't need garlic or that would be something they forage for on their own.
Proper feed and fresh water is all they require.